A patient with severe sepsis develops disseminating intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which treatment should the nurse prepare to administer to this patient? Select all that apply.

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1. Platelet replacement may be provided if the patient is actively bleeding and the platelet count is dangerously low.
2. Plasmapheresis is not identified as treatment for DIC.
3. If the fibrinogen level is less than 100 mg/dL, cryoprecipitate may also be given because it contains 5 to 10 times more fibrinogen than plasma.
4. The PT/INR may be used to guide administration of fresh frozen plasma.
5. If blood loss is pronounced, then packed red blood cells may be administered.

A Patient with Severe Sepsis Develops Disseminating Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)